It was an election that pitted a veteran board member against a grassroots activist.
In the end, inside experience won, and Barbara Ciara on Friday edged out black press veteran Cheryl Smith to become the 17th president, and fifth female president, of NABJ.
Post series was newsroom-wide effort
By Aaron MorrisonHow would someone articulate the reasons why most black men are optimistic about their futures? And how does one explain the reason in a way that promotes further exploration of what it means to be a black man in America?
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11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Workshop Sessions IV
The Future of NABJ: A Strategic Look Forward
Reporting on the Economics of Disaster
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
2007 Salute to Excellence Gala
10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
“Taste of Chicago”: The Unity 2008 Party
Sunday, August 12
9 a.m. - Noon
NABJ Sunday Brunch
Grand Ballroom
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
NABJ Board Meeting
Las Vegas Ballroom I
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